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16 Decorating Tips from a Design Pro

Get a load of these essential home decorating ideas from designer and style expert Charles Birdsong.

Be sure to keep your floor plan to scale and be realistic as to what will fit.
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3. Stay to Scale

Be sure to keep your floor plan to scale and be realistic as to what will fit. Don't ask your room or furniture to do more than is possible. This will eliminate unpleasant surprises during installation as well as give the room better traffic flow.
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When considering a floor plan, start by placing your furniture in the middle of the room and work toward the walls. You'll get a more exciting result.
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Antique porcelain and books give integrity to a room. Group sets of books and porcelains together to give a more luxurious feel.
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